Posts Tagged 'creative process'

One of the great things about being a henna artist is being part of people’s lives and celebrations. This particular bride wanted me to hide a little something in the design. This bridal henna design combines a few traditional elements as well as something just for her. Can you find the dinosaur? Alliebee henna caters …

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byadminonJuly 25, 2013withComments Off on Ganesha-Lord of new beginnings, remover of obstaclescomments

Someone I knew was in need of some good fortune for new beginnings in her life and wanted to get a henna. We decided on Ganesha since he is the Lord of new beginnings and remover of obstacles. I’m super happy with the way it turned out. I love doing new things with my henna …

byadminonFebruary 24, 2012withComments Off on Behance Network – Getting my work out there!comments

I have recently learned about this website called Behance Network for publishing a portfolio and being “seen”. I think that with doing freelance work the best way to be seen is to get onto the social network bandwagon. Alas I have begun to build a portfolio on this site and will follow up with a …

byadminonNovember 30, 2011withComments Off on 52 day art challenge- Day 3comments

Today I concentrated on more eyes and did a beautiful pair down the side of the page. I’m really enjoying this! I’ve always loved drawing eyes and the more I do them the more I learn and remember the shape. Live.Laugh.Love.

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This year I took the whole making a home made halloween costume to a new level. The three basic costumes for halloween are cute, sexy or scary. Then again there are stupid costumes as well, so 4 categories. I’ve always liked making my own costumes out of random things, fabrics and props and being as …

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Today was a wonderful discovery day! I love finding illustrators that do pen & ink work as it is my favourite medium to work with. Maybe someday I’ll post some of my own drawings on here! Pen & ink is such a simple way to draw. I myself prefer black and white and it’s so …

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of hanging out with my awesome creative friend Jenna Kroon from Kroon designs. She makes absolutely wonderful things that are all up-cycled right down to her gift bags made of newspaper. I have known Jenna for many years having gone to high school and college together. We both attended Dawson …

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byadminonSeptember 29, 2011withComments Off on Where do good ideas come from?comments

How do you come up with your ideas? Do you search on the computer? Get together with a design friend to discuss? Sit in a dark corner mumbling to yourself? I hope you don’t do the last one. I find I can get really good ideas from my brother. He has a very creative imagination …

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byadminonSeptember 28, 2011withComments Off on 29 ways to stay creativecomments

Here’s a great video all designers and artists alike should watch. Watch it every day if you have to. 29 WAYS TO STAY CREATIVE from TO-FU on Vimeo. What do you do to stay creative? I like to keep a little moleskine in my bag to doodle in when I have the time. I’m …